Volunteer Opportunities for the Week of October 7, 2024

Find More Donation + Volunteer Opportunities! Go to the United Way Volunteer Connection volunteer website at unitedwaymc.galaxydigital.com. 

Run, Walk, Or Volunteer To Fight Hunger! The 2024 Turkey Trot is Thanksgiving Day morning, November 28. Whether you run or walk, by yourself or with your family and friends (strollers and pets welcome!), 100% of your registration fee will help continue the work of Marathon County Hunger Coalition, an initiative of United Way. Volunteer teams can help as course marshals, setting up and restocking refreshment areas, or cleaning up afterwards. Register at: www.runsignup.com/unitedwayturkeytrot2024.  

Disaster Relief Volunteers Needed! Red Cross shelter volunteers support the day-to-day activities within a disaster-relief shelter. Duties may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, and providing information. Free online training provided. Travel opportunities are also available. Contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org for more information.

Are You A Veteran Or Currently Serving? Interim Hospice’s Vet to Vet program connects veteran or active military volunteers to a veteran in hospice care. Volunteers provide friendly visits as well as assist in planning and attending special activities to show our appreciation for their service. Contact Maya at (715) 842-7707, ext. 2711, or mwill@ihc-health.com to get started.

Volunteer From Your Workplace! We can help relieve financial burdens from households across Marathon County by organizing and providing for people’s basic needs – including adult and children’s hygiene items, snack packs, winter care kits, welcome home kits, and calm kits. Learn how to get started at unitedwaymc.org/volunteer. 

Data Entry Volunteer Needed! Habitat for Humanity of Wausau is looking for a volunteer who can dedicate 2-4 hours/week to assist with tracking volunteer hours and other information. Experience with Excel is a plus, but training will be provided. Contact Habitat at 715-343-4212 or office@habitatwausau.org to learn more.

In-Kind Donated Items Needed

More Donation + Volunteer Opportunities! Go to the United Way Volunteer Connection volunteer website at unitedwaymc.galaxydigital.com.  

Children’s Winter Clothing Needed! Winter coats, snow pants, and boots are among the most expensive clothing items a family needs all year. You can help take this worry off someone’s mind. Please drop off donations at the United Way Community Closet garage, located on the backside of the United Way office, 705 S. 24th Ave, Suite 440, in Wausau, on Wednesdays 1-4pm or Fridays 9am-12pm.

Pantry Items Needed! The Women’s Community shelter is in need of food items for their clients: canned chicken, Hamburger Helper, canned chili, applesauce, instant oatmeal, cereal, ramen, canned chili, crackers, granola bars, jelly/jam, coffee/tea. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday between 8am and 4:30pm at 3220 Hilltop Ave. in Wausau. Please contact Allie with any questions: allie@womenscommunity.org, 715-842-5663.